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It’s important that you choose an experienced agent who is there for you. Your agent should be actively finding you potential homes, keeping you informed of the entire process, negotiating furiously on your behalf, and answering all of your question...
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What kind of lender is best? If you ask a loan officer, “What kind of lender is best?” the answer will be whatever kind of company he works for and he will give you a list of reasons why. If you meet the same loan officer years later, and he ...
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Creative financing: You’ve heard of it, and, as a seller, the idea sounds pretty attractive. But, do you know everything you need to know about carrying back a second; essentially, about becoming a lender? You better know the same things that financ...
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The Mechanics’ Lien law provides special protection to contractors, subcontractors, laborers and suppliers who furnish labor or materials to repair, remodel or build your home. If any of these people are not paid for the services or materials they ...
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If you know exactly why you are selling then it is easier for you to follow the right plan of action for getting what you want. If you are a seller who needs to close a sale as quickly as possible, then you should know that getting the highest price poss...
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Don’t go on a spending spree using credit if you are thinking about buying a home, or in the process of buying a new home. Your mortgage pre-approval is subject to a final evaluation of your financial situation. Every $100 you pay per month on a cr...
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What is a FICO® Score? FICO® stands for Fair Isaac & Company and is the name for the most well known credit scoring system, used by Experian. The credit bureau’s computer evaluates a complete credit profile and assigns a score, which is...
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How Much is your home worth in Honolulu, Hawaii? If you are planning on selling your home, that is a question you need answered. As your Local Honolulu Real Estate Expert, I can help you to learn the answer to that question. I will personally do the re...
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Hawaii News Now has reported on the latest Oahu Residential Real Estate Report (November 2017), showing that while the year-over-year listings of new condos on Oahu continues to rise (25 percent) the prices continue to edge higher along with them. Some ex...
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When reading an offer, keep in mind that you are out to get the best price AND the best terms for you. If you focus solely on the price, you may overlook terms that could be favorable to you as a buyer. Some terms that may work in your favor: higher-t...
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We have found Howard Richmond to be a very effective and competent Realtor. He was friendly, efficient, and made a satisfactory and speedy sale of our property. He follows through to solve any problems that may arise during or after the sale has been completed.Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Hand

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